Sir Henry Cecil, one of the most influential and successful figures in horse racing of all time, has died at the age of 70.
Sir Henry trained 36 classic winners both in the UK and abroad, winning the Derby four times and the Oaks an even more impressive eight times. His greatest achievement however, must be guiding the legendary Frankel to a breathtaking 14 from 14. Even taking Frankel aside, Cecil trained two horses that won Triple Crowns; Oh So Sharp won the Fillies Triple Crown, and Le Moss winning Alternative Triple Crown.
Born Henry Richard Armherst Cecil on January 11, 1943, he grew up in the home of his stepfather trainer Cecil Boyd-Rochfort, in Newmarket. Following his stepfather into horse training, and at the age of 25, finished 8th in the trainers table in his debut season at the age of 25. By the age of 33 his talent with horses become well known: Cloonagh, trained in the family by his half brother,...
Sir Henry trained 36 classic winners both in the UK and abroad, winning the Derby four times and the Oaks an even more impressive eight times. His greatest achievement however, must be guiding the legendary Frankel to a breathtaking 14 from 14. Even taking Frankel aside, Cecil trained two horses that won Triple Crowns; Oh So Sharp won the Fillies Triple Crown, and Le Moss winning Alternative Triple Crown.
Born Henry Richard Armherst Cecil on January 11, 1943, he grew up in the home of his stepfather trainer Cecil Boyd-Rochfort, in Newmarket. Following his stepfather into horse training, and at the age of 25, finished 8th in the trainers table in his debut season at the age of 25. By the age of 33 his talent with horses become well known: Cloonagh, trained in the family by his half brother,...
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